Martin's Bar & Restaurant

13/08/2026

A classic Dorset day out in the countryside. 🐮✨

Got your plans sorted for Thursday 27th August? The Melplash Agricultural Society Show offers local countryside entertainment at its finest - spectacular main arena displays, livestock competitions, and endless stalls to explore.

🎟️ GRAB YOURS EARLY 🎟️
Pop into Reception at Highlands End while you're visiting us, or order online to get your tickets ahead of time: https://www.melplashshow.co.uk/

📷 Andy Potter Photography

13/08/2026

Looking for your next game night spot? 🎯🍹✨

Whether you’re settling friendly rivalries, planning a date night, or gathering the crew after work, we’ve got your evening sorted at Martin’s Bar!

Level up your night with our premium leisure games:
🎯 Smart Darts – Interactive, fast-paced, and keeps score for you!
🥌 Shuffleboard – Smooth, competitive, and wildly addictive.
🎱 American Pool – A classic for a reason.

🔥 Games start from just £12.50!

Pair your game with award-winning DarkBear cocktails (served Thursday–Saturday), local brews, and great food - all under one roof at Highlands End.

Spots fill up fast, especially for peak evening times!

📲 Tag your competition & book your lane/table here: https://highlandsbar.touchtakeaway.net/menu

12/08/2026

Mid-week dinner = sorted 🍕🔥

No cooking, no washing up, just good food and great vibes.

Pizza Night is rolling from 4–8pm tonight at Martin's Bar, followed by the InPulse Family Disco from 6pm to keep the kids entertained! 🪩

Pop in for a bite, grab a drink, and enjoy a hassle-free evening on the coast. Walk-ins welcome!

🔗 Menu & details: https://shorturl.at/TTFig
🔗 Book a table: https://shorturl.at/QtG7v

09/08/2026

Mid-August coastal energy ✨

Sun, sea breeze, and good times at Highlands End! Whether you're staying on park or dropping in from down the road, Martin’s Bar & Restaurant is firing on all cylinders this week.

Here’s your day-by-day playbook for food, drinks, and summer fun:

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
🦙 Alpaca Meet & Greet (10am) – Fully Booked
🍔 Bar & Food open from 12pm
💦 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4–5pm & 5–6pm) – Pre-booking required
📖 Preacher The Storyteller Family Party (5pm–7pm) - FREE TO ATTEND

𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
🦙 Alpaca Meet & Greet (10am) – Fully Booked
🍛 Curry Night from 4pm (Bar & food open from 12pm)
💦 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4–5pm & 5–6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍕 Pizza Night (4pm–8pm) (Bar open from 12pm)
🪩 InPulse Family Disco (6pm–9pm) - FREE TO ATTEND
💦 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4–5pm & 5–6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
🦙 Alpaca Meet & Greet (10am) – Fully Booked
🍹 DarkBear Cocktails in the Garden Bar (4pm–8pm)
🍔 Bar & Food open from 12pm
💦 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4–5pm & 5–6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍳 Breakfast at Martin's Bar (9am–11am)
🦙 Alpaca Meet & Greet (10am) – Fully Booked
🍹 DarkBear Cocktails in the Garden Bar (4pm–8pm)
💦 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4–5pm & 5–6pm) – Pre-booking required
🎸 LIVE MUSIC: Acoustic duo Twofold (7pm–9pm) - FREE TO ATTEND

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍳 Breakfast at Martin's Bar (9am–11am)
🍹 DarkBear Cocktails in the Garden Bar (4pm–8pm)
🍔 Main menu from 12pm
💦 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4–5pm & 5–6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍳 Breakfast at Martin's Bar (9am–11am)
🥩 'Roast on the Coast' Sunday Carvery (12pm, 2pm & 4pm sittings – Booking Essential)
💦 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4–5pm & 5–6pm) – Pre-booking required

🔗 Book a Table or Carvery: https://shorturl.at/QtG7v
🎯 Book Smart Darts, Shuffleboard, or Pool Fun Sessions: https://highlandsbar.touchtakeaway.net/store

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄:
✨ Breakfast served Fri – Sun (9am – 11am)
✨ Award-winning DarkBear cocktails Thursday through Saturday!
✨ Dog-friendly, family-friendly, good vibes only.
✨ Free, easy parking.
✨ Pool sessions & Leisure Club reserved for holiday guests & members only.
✨ Soft play area open daily (9am – 6pm).

Who’s pulling up a chair with us this week? 👇

06/08/2026

Dorset ciders, golden pasties & great local food. 🥟🍺

With three weeks to go until the Melplash Agricultural Society Show (Thursday 27th August), we’re already looking forward to checking out the food halls!

If you love local cheeses, artisan bakes, and regional ciders as much as we do, it’s a highlight of the local calendar.

📍 Heading to the show? Beat the gate lines on the day - pop into Reception at Highlands End (just by Martin's Bar) to grab your advance tickets, or buy online: https://www.melplashshow.co.uk/

05/08/2026

Pizza night is serving from 4pm today at Martin’s Bar, and we’ve dropped a brand new special on the board that you’re going to want to get your hands on 😋

✨ MEET THE CHEESEBURGER PIZZA ✨

Tomato base, melty cheddar & mozzarella, seasoned minced beef, red onion, American cheese, tangy pickles, and a drizzle of burger sauce. Dirty, delicious, and so good. 🍔🍕

Grab one to take away, or grab a table, get a cold drink, and make an evening of it with us.

Serving today from 4-8pm. 🍻

04/08/2026

Come and join our team!

We’re hiring! Join our Leisure Club Team 🏊‍♂️✨

Are you friendly, energetic, and love providing great customer service? We are looking for a part-time Leisure Club team member to join us at Highlands End Leisure Club.

If you're passionate about hospitality, fitness, and being part of a fantastic local team, we would love to hear from you.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚:
👋 Greeting our club members and holidaymakers at the leisure reception desk.
💦 Helping to maintain our high standards around our indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and changing facilities so everything is clean, safe, and welcoming for our members and guests.
📞 Answering enquiries, managing admissions, and helping everyone enjoy a relaxing visit.

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗙𝗢𝗥:
✅ A positive, "can-do" attitude with brilliant communication skills.
✅ Someone reliable who is comfortable working a flexible rota, including weekends and evenings.
✅ Previous experience in a customer-facing or leisure role is a bonus, but a great work ethic and enthusiasm are what matter most!

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗞𝗦:
💰Competitive rate of pay.
🌊Great team working environment on the beautiful West Dorset coast.
🍔Fantastic company perks, including discounts on food, drink, and park facilities!

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬:
Ready to dive in? 🏊‍♀️ Email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] to submit your application, or drop your CV off directly at reception.

Know someone who would be the perfect fit? Tag them in the comments below! 👇

03/08/2026

☀️ Hello August! Summer is in full swing at Highlands End Holiday Park! ☀️

August has arrived and the summer vibes are officially at peak levels! Whether you're staying with us on park or visiting locally, we've got a fantastic line-up of food, fun, and live entertainment at Martin's Bar & Restaurant this week.

Here's what’s happening across the park:

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
🦙 Alpaca Meet & Greet (10am) – Fully Booked
🍔 Bar & Food open from 12pm
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm) – Pre-booking required
🎭 Preacher The Storyteller Family Party (5pm–7pm)

𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
🦙 Alpaca Meet & Greet (10am) – Fully Booked
🍔 Bar & Food open from 12pm
🍛 Curry Night from 4pm
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍺 Bar open from 12pm
🍕 Pizza Night (4pm–8pm)
🕺 InPulse Family Disco (6pm–9pm)
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍔 Bar & Food open from 12pm
🍹 DarkBear Cocktails in the Garden Bar (4pm–8pm)
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍳 Breakfast in Martin's Bar (9am–11am)
🍔 Main menu from 12pm
🍹 DarkBear Cocktails in the Garden Bar (4pm–8pm)
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm) – Pre-booking required
🎸 Live Music with Nina Garcia (7pm–9pm)

𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍳 Breakfast in Martin's Bar (9am–11am)
🍔 Main menu from 12pm
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm) – Pre-booking required

𝗦𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗬
🍳 Breakfast in Martin's Bar (9am–11am)
🥩 'Roast on the Coast' Sunday Carvery (12pm, 2pm & 4pm sittings – Booking Essential!)
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions (4 - 5pm & 5 - 6pm) – Pre-booking required

🍽️ Book a Table or Carvery: https://shorturl.at/QtG7v

🎯 Book Smart Darts, Shuffleboard, or Pool Family Fun Sessions: https://highlandsbar.touchtakeaway.net/store

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄:
🍳 Breakfast served Fri - Sun from 9am
🍹 Award-winning DarkBear cocktails in the Garden Bar (Thurs - Sat)
🐶 Family & dog-friendly atmosphere
🏊 Pool Family Fun Sessions are for holiday guests and Highlands Leisure Club Members only
👨‍🚒 Soft play open daily, 9am - 6pm

Who’s joining us this week?👇

30/07/2026

Country show season is right around the corner! ☀️🚜

It’s peak summer in West Dorset, and we’re already gearing up for one of our favourite local events of the year - The Melplash Agricultural Society Show on Thursday 27th August! Expect world-class local food, impressive machinery, show jumping, and proper countryside charm.

🎟️ SKIP THE GATE QUEUES 🎟️
Local or visiting? You can pick up advance physical tickets right here at Highlands End Reception (next door to us), or buy online: https://www.melplashshow.co.uk/

Who’s heading over this year? 👇

27/07/2026

PREACHER IS HERE TODAY! 🎭🎉

Looking for something brilliant to do with the kids today? Come down to Martin’s Bar for an interactive family story-party with Preacher The Storyteller!

Expect costume fun, story-based games, prizes, and a mini disco with bubbles and snow machines - designed to keep the adults laughing just as much as the kids!

🎟️ Completely FREE — no booking needed!

📍 Martin’s Bar & Restaurant

⏰ 5-7pm

Dress up as your favourite character and come ready to join in! Who’s popping down? 👇